Wilkinson, Philip

Contains twenty articles that provide accounts of notable people and events that changed the course of world history, from Confucius and his thought c. 500 B.C., to Martin Luther King Jr.'s marches for civil rights in 1965.

Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.

Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969.

This book discusses building styles and presents a look at the past by studying the development of architecture.

Investigates ten important sites in Africa and the Far East, covering a time span from 2400 BC to AD 1643.

Investigates ten important sites which were cities and civilizations described in the Bible, covering the time span from 4000 BC to AD 390.

Presents an illustrated history of early civilization and describes ancient tools and hunting methods, writing, clothing, and rituals as well as information on the introduction of bronze and iron.

A visual guide to the religions of the world that discusses the beliefs, ceremonies, festivals, gods, sects, and sacred texts of both major and lesser-known faiths.